What are alternative crossings to Siret?

Currently at Siret the queue is 0 vehicles. Better alternatives with shorter queues: Vicovu de Sus (0 vehicles).

Does the EES system work at Siret border crossing?

Currently, the Entry/Exit System (EES) is not active at Siret border crossing. EES is a new EU automated system being gradually implemented at Schengen Area borders. Once activated, the system will record the date, time and place of border crossing, as well as travelers' biometric data.

When does shift change occur at checkpoints on the Ukrainian border?

The shift change on the Ukrainian side of the border takes place twice a day - at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. These are regular changes that ensure the continuity of border control. It should be taken into account that during the shift change there are often delays in servicing all types of border crossings. We recommend planning your trip taking this factor into account.

Financial Requirements for Foreign Nationals Entering Poland

In compliance with the aforementioned laws [1], foreign nationals entering the Republic of Poland must have sufficient funds as follows: For stays up to 4 days: PLN 300. For stays longer than 4 days: PLN 75 per day or the equivalent amount in foreign currency. Additionally, if the foreign national does not possess a return ticket, they must have enough funds to cover the cost of the return trip when crossing the border. These amounts must be at least: PLN 200 if arriving from a neighboring country, PLN 500 if arriving from another EU Member State, PLN 2,500 if arriving from a non-EU country or the equivalent amount in foreign currency. [1] - https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/entry-and-residence-conditions-for-foreign-nationals-in-poland

How long does it approximately take to X-ray a car or bus at the border?

An X-ray of a vehicle at the border usually takes up to an hour, not including the time spent in the queue. This means that the preparation and scanning process itself takes approximately up to an hour.

Last updated: 02.12.2025 23:30

Pedestrian border queue Siret — Porubne and waiting time today online

Name: Siret
Address: Str. Gării nr. 1, Halmeu, Satu Mare County

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Live Update: As of 23:30, there are 0 pedestrians waiting at Siret border crossing, with an estimated wait time of 1 hour 5 minutes for vehicles entering the registration process.

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Adjacent border checkpoint on the territory of Ukraine — Porubne.

Latest data update time	2025-12-02 23:30:02
Number of vehicles in queue	0
Waiting time in queue	≈ 65 minutes
Data source	Romanian border service
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30 May 2024

Preparatory works for the construction of a bridge over the Tisza River on the border of Ukraine and Romania are underway (clipnews.info)

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Border Queue Analysis at the Siret - pedestrian checkpoint for Yesterday

During the period 28.11.2025 from 00:00 to 23:59 at the Siret - pedestrian checkpoint, the following key moments were recorded:

Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00):
The number of vehicles during Morning hours (06:00 - 12:00). The lowest point was observed at 06:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 06:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00):
The number of vehicles during Afternoon (12:00 - 18:00). The lowest point was observed at 12:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 12:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00):
The number of vehicles during Evening hours (18:00 - 24:00). The lowest point was observed at 19:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 19:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Night hours (00:00 - 06:00):
The number of vehicles during Night hours (00:00 - 06:00). The lowest point was observed at 01:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians. The highest point was recorded at 01:00 28.11.2025 — 0 pedestrians.

Chart for Yesterday and the Day Before

Recommendations

To avoid long queues at the Siret - pedestrian checkpoint, it is recommended to plan your border crossing during the least busy hours. According to the data from the past day, the lowest number of vehicles was observed between 1:00 and 2:00 hours. This is the ideal time to cross the border, saving time and avoiding delays.

Plan your trips in advance using up-to-date border queue information at the Siret - pedestrian checkpoint to make your crossing fast and convenient. Pay special attention to these hours to avoid peak times and reduce waiting times.

Contact Details of the Border Service Border Crossing Point Siret

Address: Str. Gării nr. 1, Halmeu, Satu Mare County

Phone: +40 261.773.006

Email: vamahalmeu@customs.ro

GPS coordinates: 47.98898, 26.060076 Show on map

Travel Information

by car:
from Bucharest via the E85 highway to Urziceni, from Urziceni via the E85 highway to Buzău, from Buzău via the E85 highway to Râmnicu Sărat, from Râmnicu Sărat via the E85 highway to Focșani, from Focșani via the E85 highway to Adjud, from Adjud via the E85 highway to Bacău, from Bacău via the E85 highway to Roman, from Roman via the E85 highway to Fălticeni, from Fălticeni via the E85 highway to Suceava, from Suceava via the E85 highway to Siret and further to the Siret checkpoint.

Nearest border checkpoints

Rakovets – 20.5 км
Vicovu de Sus – 33 км
Sighetu Marmatiei – 162.8 км
Halmeu – 227.5 км
Isaccea – 351.2 км

Useful Information for Border Crossing

Checkpoint Characteristics and Facilities Siret

Transport Type: automobile

Working Hours: 24/7

Day of Week	Working Hours
Monday	24 Hours a Day
Tuesday	24 Hours a Day
Wednesday	24 Hours a Day
Thursday	24 Hours a Day
Friday	24 Hours a Day
Saturday	24 Hours a Day
Sunday	24 Hours a Day

Amenities:

Room for Mother and Child: Data not found;

Toilets: Data not found;

Food Facilities: Data not found;

Duty-Free Shops: Data not found;

Mobile Communication: Data not found (details provided by mobile operators);

Wi-Fi Access: Data not found;

Bank Branch and/or Payment Terminal: Data not found;

Crossing with Pets: Data not found;

Checkpoint Controls:

Phytosanitary: Data not found

Veterinary: Data not found

Ecological: Data not found

Sanitary: Data not found

Cultural Heritage Control: Data not found

International Road_transport Control: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Romania: Data not found

Total number of lanes: Ukraine: Data not found

Information about the working schedule and services might be inaccurate.

Webcam

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